Going Green
Going green at Augusta National means winning one of the greatest golf tournaments in the world. The winner of the tournament (as of press time postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus) wins the coveted green jacket.
Going green in this issue of Repertoire means sustainability, and responsibility for the environment and the people in it.
Back in December (while dodging the coronavirus) I made the long trip to Thailand to visit several glove factories and write a story for the magazine. What I didn’t know was that I would learn what sustainability looks like in the real world. While over there I was able to meet with the CEO of Sri Trang, one of the largest rubber companies in the world. During my meeting with Dr. Lee, he steered the conversation toward the importance of sustainability.
I have to say he inspired me, as he talked about what sustainability meant to him. The statement that hit home was, “Scott, taking care of our people and the environment is not a human responsibility; it’s simply human.”
To really grasp this quote, you need to know what sustainability means to Dr. Lee. Sustainability is the act of taking care of the environment of course, but it is also taking care of the workforce in the factory, and the population surrounding his factories. When Sri Trang goes into an area to build a factory, their number one goal is to make the entire province better than it was before they arrived. I don’t want to give whole story away, but I did want to give you enough info here to entice you to read it.
On a completely different note, I wanted to say thank you to every one of you who are out calling on practices and making sure they have the infection control and testing products they need in the face of this nasty virus. By not panicking and continuing to show up and do your job you are saving lives.
Have a great April!
Dedicated to the Industry,
R. Scott Adams